Subtract 2/36 from 15/14
1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 2/36
15/14 - 2/36 is 64/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
15/14 = 15 × 18/14 × 18 = 270/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
2/36 = 2 × 7/36 × 7 = 14/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/252 - 14/252 = 270 - 14/252 = 256/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/63
- In mixed form: 11/63
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